New missile attacks in Iran as Trump administration set to update Congress
Israel and the U.S. launched new missile attacks into Iran on Tuesday as the Trump administration is set to brief…
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago advances in bid for 2028 DNC
(The Center Square) – Chicago is one of five cities in the running to hold the 2028 Democratic National Convention. …
Congressional Perks: Lawmakers billed taxpayers for limousine services
A number of U.S. representatives like to be driven in style, billing taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars for limo…
Casey-Westfield Board Approves 3.5% Admin Raises, Hires New Band Director
Casey-Westfield School Board Meeting | Feb. 23, 2026 Article Summary: The Casey-Westfield School Board approved employment contracts and set salary…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: City of Marshall City Council for February 23, 2026
City of Marshall City Council Meeting | February 23, 2026 The regular meeting of the City of Marshall City Council…
Public school test scores continue to decline since pandemic
Academic achievement in U.S. public schools continues to fall behind pre-pandemic levels, with national test data showing a persistent decline…
Southwestern states react to U.S. airstrikes in Iran
Politicians and others in the Southwest remain divided over U.S. airstrikes in Iran. …
Appeals court won’t delay tariff refunds
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected the Trump administration's request to delay a step toward granting tariff refunds. …
Oil, gas prices jump as Iran war disrupts Middle East output
U.S. and global oil and gas prices surged higher Monday as concerns grew that attacks by Israel and the U.S.…
Number of service members killed in action rises to six
The number of American service members killed in action as part of Operation Epic Fury has climbed from four to…
Bill filed to create Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission
(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker is proposing a commission to investigate the ties that convicted sex offender Jeffrey…
Lawmakers request DOJ probe into whether Somali fraud and ICE protests are linked
The U.S. House Oversight Committee is requesting that the Department of Justice investigate whether the Somali welfare fraud and anti-immigration…